IEC schedules June voter registration weekend for local elections
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- •The IEC announced the voter registration weekend on March 10, 2026.
- •The registration weekend is planned to take place in June 2026.
- •The IEC is preparing for the 2026/2027 local government elections in South Africa.
- •The IEC is introducing technology to ensure election integrity and counter misinformation.
- •Kenya's IEBC is also recruiting 12,000 temporary workers for voter registration ahead of its elections.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the IEC successfully increases voter registration during the June weekend then voter turnout in the 2026/2027 local elections could rise, enhancing the legitimacy of elected local governments in South Africa.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)How the IEC is leveraging technology to ensure integrity in the 2026/2027 local government electionsAFRICAAllAfrica - TopKenya: IEBC Begins Interviews for 12,000 Temporary Voter Registration JobsAFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)ROAD TO 2026 POLLS: IEC to tackle AI fakes and social media scams ahead of local electionsAFRICAMail & Guardian (South Africa)